PROGRAMME MANAGER

REQUIRED: PROGRAMME MANAGER LOCATION: 2 DAYS ONSITE GLASGOW, REST REMOTE IR35 STATUS: INSIDE CONTRACT DURATION: 12 MONTHS INITIALLY Overview: We are seeking an experienced Senior Programme Manager to support a critical regulatory programme. This requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in delivering large-scale regulatory, operational risk, and control risk programmes. The role will work closely with Director-level peers and senior stakeholders, including CCSO and technology teams, to ensure alignment on strategic deliverables. Key Responsibilities: * Strategic Planning and Delivery: o Drive programme strategy, identifying long-term objectives and ensuring a cohesive view of the programme's progress and alignment with business goals. o Collaborate with leaders to define and implement a 2-3 year roadmap for programme timelines and deliverables. * Stakeholder Management and Communication: o Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the bank, ensuring clear communication and alignment on programme goals. o Act as the liaison between business and technology teams, balancing priorities and resource needs across both areas. * Resource and Cost Management: o Manage resource allocation, overseeing internal and external team members, as well as technology and business resources. o Develop and maintain a cost management structure, ensuring all resources are used efficiently to deliver within budget constraints. * Technology and Business Alignment: o Deliver technology solutions that align with business requirements, ensuring successful integration across both domains. o Demonstrate strong technology acumen to facilitate the translation of business needs into technological solutions that meet programme objectives. * Governance and Compliance: o Lead governance activities to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and internal policies. o Oversee risk management processes, including operational and control risks, and ensure that the programme adheres to corporate governance standards. * Reporting and Analysis: o Oversee external reporting processes to ensure timely and accurate communication with relevant business units and regulatory bodies. o Provide analysis and insights on programme performance, addressing issues, escalating as needed, and offering solutions to mitigate risks. Key Skills and Experience: * Significant experience working within global banking * Proven expertise in regulatory programme management, focusing on operational risks and control risks. * Demonstrated proficiency in stakeholder management, with a focus on managing complex relationships at Director level and above. * Strong governance knowledge, ensuring projects are delivered in compliance with both regulatory and corporate standards. * Ability to drive digital and technology change, with a balance between business acumen and technology expertise. * Experienced in budgeting, resource coordination, cost-benefit analysis, risk and control management, and issue escalation. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field; advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) are preferred. * Extensive experience in corporate governance, change management, and regulatory programme delivery. * Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills. Personal Attributes: * Strategic mindset with the ability to see the big picture and develop long-term plans. * Strong leadership abilities, able to inspire and align cross-functional teams. * Adaptable and solution-oriented, with a strong focus on achieving strategic objectives. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.